Isolation and sexual adaptability contributed to the evolution of thousands of palm species.
Author - Juniper Kiss
Juniper Kiss
The way humans introduced Australian acacias led to the rise of the worst invasive trees
Botanists collated genetic data from 51 different genetic studies on Acacia species to compare genetic diversity between native and invasive populations.
Pink monkeyflowers are a sign of local adaptation
Botanists find petal colour can signal a monkeyflower’s drought tolerance.
Flies can be pollen thieves but plants deal with them
Some plants tackle thieves and pollinators eating pollen by producing enough both to feed visitors and fertilise available ovules.
Trapping pollinators with hot and smelly flowers: different strategies for different insects!
New study finds that scent is more pollinator-specific than heating up the flower-like parts
Beets beat hidden viruses within in their genomes
Sugar beets (Beta vulgaris) contribute 14-20% of raw sucrose produced worldwide, whilst the rest of sugar production mainly comes from sugarcanes. Whilst sugarcanes are the “thirstiest crop” in the world, beets require...
Embracing the variability within a single plant species: how and why we need to study it
Scientists present 28 recommendations for studying plant intraspecific trait variation.
The tale of extensins: do these proteins protect plant roots against pathogens?
Scientists share viewpoints on the role of glycoproteins in cell wall network
Tree crowns avoid colliding in 3D
New metric quantifies the “puzzle-shape-ness” of tree crowns.
What causes fruit set failure in pink trumpet trees? Look at pistils to find out more
A new study suggests a simple genetic control of self- and cross-pollination compatibility in an ornamental tree
Rare pictures of Rare-Earth Elements in live hyper-accumulating fern roots and shoots: silicon might play a role in detoxification
New X-raying method reveals how a fern accumulates rare-earth elements in its tissues
Agriculture changes plant disease dynamics in nearby wild plants
Landscape management could help combat plant viruses.
How big is that tree? Estimations are tricky but Terrestrial Laser Scanning helps!
New study uses laser scanning of urban trees for mathematical models
The shape of “baby plants” in the amaranth family show adaptations to extreme habitats
Adaptation to extreme habitats starts in the seed.
